Machine Maintenance Technician

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Shift: 3rd, Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am

Job Summary:

Perform predictive/preventive maintenance analysis to anticipate and circumvent equipment failures, enhancing uptime and reducing costs. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade)

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical).

• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield.

• Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.

• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.

• Prepare for new/relocated equipment installations by sizing, wiring, piping, ventilation, etc. according to incoming equipment requirements.

• Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine tune new/relocated equipment.

• Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment.

• Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts that may be needed to complete the repair.

• Interface with and assist outside contractors, OEM’s and Technology Process Support groups, in all attempts to install new and repair or upgrade existing processes.

• Safely handle hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

• Interface with in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to show status of work and time spent on job. 

Complexity:

● Works with a moderate degree of supervision

● Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates:

Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred 

Minimum Level of Education (for Job)

☒High School 

☐ Associates/Technical

☐ Bachelor’s Degree

☐Master’s Degree

☐ PhD

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 1-3 Years

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills: 

● Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree

● Able to do basic math. 

● Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematic and blueprints.

● Ability to use a personal computer and various software such as SAP MII. 

● Ability to read and comprehend Schematics, Multi-Meter & Ammeter Utilization, 3 phase & Single phase motor control, PLC & Ladder Logic programming & understanding (AB SLC-500 & Micrologix, Control logix), Soldering, Mechanical, Power tool usage capability, Welding: Arc and/or TIG, Pipe fitting; Soldering / Threading, Power Transmission applications knowledge (Gearboxes, sprockets, & Belts), Pneumatics / Hydraulics.

● Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with plant personal, supervisors, and managers.

● Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes

● Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.

Required Licenses & Certificates:

(e.g., Driver’s License, Accounting Certification, Citizenship, Engineering Certification) 

● Must have successfully completed training for, and is certified or pursuing certification as a State Journeyman, appropriate to plant location, in electrical or machine maintenance OR has 2 - 5 years or more documented maintenance repair experience in a manufacturing environment.

Total Span of Control and Authority:

• Reporting relationships, geographical scope, and level of management responsibility

Role Reports to – Manager Job Title: 

People Management

☒ No ☐ Yes

Direct Reports Job Title(s): 

Geographical Scope: North America

Management Scope: None

Relationships

Nature and purpose of interactions – external & Internal

External Relationships: 

Internal Relationships: 

Travel, Physical Requirements, Working Conditions and Equipment

Time spent traveling & physical requirements, working conditions, and equipment used if applicable

Travel Required ☒ No ☐Domestic ☐Global % of Time Choose an item. 

(Required in U.S. – Optional for other countries)

Physical Requirements

☒ Carrying/Lifting

☒ Climbing

☐ Crawling

☒ Kneeling/Stooping

☐ Driving

☒ Standing

☒ Sitting 

☒Walking

☐Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions

☐ Office

☐ Laboratory

☒ Plant Floor

☐ Various Shifts

☐ Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

☐ Extreme heat/cold

☒ Heights/Elevated Platforms

☐ Confined Spaces

☐ Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals 

☐ Loud Noise

Equipment

☒ Computer/keyboard

☒ Safety Glasses

☒Safety Shoes

☒ Hard Hat

☒Power Tools

☐Heavy Machinery

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.